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Work History
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Skills
Technical And Language Proficiency
Affiliations
Technical & Language Proficiency
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Charles LEM

Beverly Hills,USA

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Epcine Inc, excelling in logistics and cross-functional team coordination. Expert in budgeting and resource management, I successfully supported international productions, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. Passionate about creative problem-solving, I thrive in fast-paced environments, driving projects to successful completion while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Epcine Inc
Beverly Hills, USA
08.2010 - Current
  • Coordinated logistics for U.S. and Berlin-based productions, managing equipment carnets and data assets.
  • Oversaw travel arrangements and scheduling to enhance operational efficiency across international teams.
  • Managed budgeting processes to ensure financial compliance for productions.
  • Facilitated seamless collaboration between U.S. and European teams during production workflows.
  • Key project: Matrix Resurrections (2021).

Project Manager – Music Production

Mona Davis Music, Germany
Los Angeles, USA
02.2004 - 08.2008
  • Oversaw global music production for McDonald's 'I’m lovin’ it' campaign.
  • Collaborated with DDB Chicago, DDB International, and Heye & Partners GmbH to implement music beds globally.
  • Managed localization and deadlines for audio assets across various international markets.

VFX Project Manager

Look Effects
Los Angeles, USA
09.1999 - 06.2003
  • Created comprehensive shot breakdowns and bids based on thorough script analysis for various projects.
  • Led a team of over 21 VFX artists through intricate post-production workflows.
  • Key projects featured The X-Files (1998), Driven (2001), and Monkeybone (2001).

VFX Coordinator

BlueSky VIFX
Marina Del Rey, USA
10.1997 - 08.1999
  • Managed daily operational support for Senior Technology Officer and lead VFX Supervisor.
  • Tracked production progress and maintained VFX shot databases to ensure accurate records.
  • Coordinated internal workflows to enhance efficiency and communication across departments.
  • Key projects included theatrical releases of Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) and Blade (1998).

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

New College of California
San Francisco, CA
06-1996

HS -

International Studies Academy
San Francisco, CA
06-1992

Skills

Project and operations management

  • Logistics and resource management
  • Stakeholder communication
  • International collaboration
  • Data analysis
  • Cost containment strategies
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Workforce management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Delegation skills
  • Contract negotiation
  • Project planning and development
  • Technology proficiency
  • Staff training and development
  • Complex problem solving
  • Productivity improvement

Technical And Language Proficiency

Mac, PC, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Native English Speaker, Level A1 French, Level A1 German

Affiliations

  • Founder, Western Pacific Free Trade Alliance: wpfta.org
  • Nature Conservation, Sustainability and Environmental Causes
  • Hiking, Yoga and Barry's Bootcamp

Technical & Language Proficiency

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
German
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Manager

Epcine Inc
08.2010 - Current

Project Manager – Music Production

Mona Davis Music, Germany
02.2004 - 08.2008

VFX Project Manager

Look Effects
09.1999 - 06.2003

VFX Coordinator

BlueSky VIFX
10.1997 - 08.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

New College of California

HS -

International Studies Academy

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